The Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering (NSE) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA, is a world leader in the generation, control and application of nuclear reactions and radiation for the benefit of society and the environment. NSE faculty educate and conduct research in fields from fundamental nuclear science to practical applications of nuclear technology in energy, security and quantum engineering. More details about the Department can be found at the Department website.
We are seeking candidates for faculty positions to start July 1, 2025, or on a mutually agreed date thereafter. We welcome exceptional applicants broadly engaged in nuclear science and engineering, especially those pursuing nuclear fission reactor design for off-grid applications, risk- and economics-based fission reactor design or advanced sensor technologies for fission reactor applications. The search is for candidates to be hired at the assistant professor level; under special circumstances, however, an untenured associate or senior faculty appointment is possible, commensurate with experience. Applications will be accepted starting November 15, 2024.
While we welcome applications from a wide range of disciplines, a commitment to excel in teaching in the Department is essential. Faculty duties will include teaching courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels, advising students, conducting original scholarly research, and developing course materials at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Applicants must have earned a doctorate in Nuclear Science and Engineering or a related Engineering or Scientific field by the start of employment, and must have demonstrated excellence in research and scholarship in a relevant technical field. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers.
Applications are to be submitted electronically at the faculty search website. Each application must include: a curriculum vitae, a two-page strategic statement of research interests, a one-page statement of teaching interests, and electronic copies of no more than three representative publications. Each candidate should also include the names and contact information for three or more references. If a candidate is requested to proceed beyond the initial application phase, their letter writers will need to submit their letter by a deadline that will be specified at the appropriate point in the application review process.
Recognizing MIT’s strong commitment to diversity in education, research and practice, minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply.
Applications received before December 15, 2024 will be given priority.
MIT is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and background. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. See MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination. Know your rights.
NSE is searching for a Communication Lab Manager/Communications Specialist role (60%) and Lecturer (40%).
The NSE Communication Lab is a peer-coaching program that builds students’ and postdocs’ written, oral, and visual communication skills in the nuclear field. As manager, this individual works closely with department leadership and collaborates with the wider interdepartmental Communication Lab team at MIT. This position also plays a key role in overall department communications management and strategy.
As Lecturer, the position manages the NSE Seminar course (22.911, 22.912), and supports faculty with their integrated communication curriculum.
The Communication Lab Manager/Communications Specialist (60%) will
In addition, this position will be part of the team managing internal and external department communications, including:
The Lecturer* (40%) will
Supervision is provided formally by the NSE Department Head and functionally by the Communication Lab Senior Program Manager.
Instructor will supervise approximately 6-10 graduate student and postdoc Communication Fellows and may train and coordinate work of other office support staff, student employees and/or temporary staff.
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The Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering (NSE) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, is a world leader in the generation, control and application of nuclear reactions and radiation for the benefit of society and the environment. NSE faculty educate and conduct research in fields from fundamental nuclear science to practical applications of nuclear technology in energy, security and quantum engineering. More details about the department can be found on our website.
We are seeking candidates for faculty positions starting July 1, 2025, or on a mutually agreed date thereafter. We welcome exceptional applicants broadly engaged in nuclear science and engineering, especially those pursuing theoretical, computational or experimental research in the area of fusion energy. The search is for candidates to be hired at the assistant professor level; under special circumstances, however, an untenured associate or senior faculty appointment is possible, commensurate with experience. Applications will be accepted starting September 1, 2024.
While we welcome applications from a wide range of disciplines, a commitment to excel in teaching in the Department is essential. Faculty duties will include teaching courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels, advising students, conducting original scholarly research, and developing course materials at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Applicants must have earned a doctorate in nuclear science and engineering or a related engineering or scientific field by the start of employment, and must have demonstrated excellence in research and scholarship in a relevant technical field. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers.
Applications are to be submitted electronically here. Each application must include: a curriculum vitae, a two-page strategic statement of research interests, a one-page statement of teaching interests, and electronic copies of no more than three representative publications. Each candidate should also include the names and contact information for three or more references. If a candidate is invited to proceed beyond the initial application phase, their letter writers will need to submit their letter by a deadline that will be specified at the appropriate point in the application review process.
Recognizing MIT’s strong commitment to diversity in education, research and practice, minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply.
Applications received before December 20, 2024 will be given priority.
MIT is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and background. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. See MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination. Know your rights.
Postdoctoral research scholar to enhance understanding of the climactic effects of limited nuclear wars by studying the fundamentals of how large-scale fires are initiated by nuclear explosions, their probability of their occurring, and the expected soot loading produced by such fires.
This is a full-time position The position is for one year, renewable for up to one additional year pending satisfactory performance. Salary is $80,000/year. The scholar is expected to work in residence at MIT.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
Responsibilities include:
Qualifications & Skills:
REQUIRED A doctoral degree in a relevant quantitative technical discipline (Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Environmental Science); practical experience of coding and numerical modelling; proven ability to craft research agenda, review and analyze the existing literature, and synthesize research findings; superb command of English, both written and spoken, with a demonstrated ability to structure complex technical documents and write clear and precise prose.
PREFERRED Experience in modelling large-scale fires; knowledge of nuclear weapons and their effects; experience with knowledge transfer in a public-policy setting; knowledge of the LaTeX typesetting language.
MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. See MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination here
The MIT Plasma Science & Fusion Center is hiring innovative, motivated, and qualified individuals to execute its mission of accelerating the development of fusion energy. A leader in fusion research, the PSFC is an idea meritocracy with a tradition of relentless innovation and lively, engaging technical discussions.The PSFC is seeking outstanding individuals with a track record of excellence across a wide variety of areas to join its team: technicians, machinists, designers, engineers (mechanical, electrical, power, cryogenic, nuclear), physicists, fiscal officers, and support staff. Successful candidates will work with a stellar team of students, scientists, engineers, and staff on one of the most challenging and important problems facing humanity: the delivery of clean, sustainable, and societal-scale energy on a timeline to combat global climate change.